Hong Kong police opened fire on protesters early on Monday - VIDEO

Hong Kong protesters shot by police as chaos erupts across city - Cable TV

Monday, 11 Nov 20198:45 AM MYT





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A video grab taken from Cupid News on Nov 11, 2019 shows a policeman shooting a pro-democracy protester in the chest during a protest in Sai Wan Ho district, Hong Kong. A Hong Kong police officer shot at masked protesters, hitting at least one in the torso, during clashes broadcast live on Facebook, as the city's rush hour was interrupted by protests. - Photo by Stinger/Cupid News/AFP


HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police opened fire on protesters early on Monday, Cable TV reported, as chaos erupted across the city, a day after officers fired tear gas to break up rallies as activists blocked roads and trashed shopping malls in the financial hub.



Police fired live rounds at protesters on the eastern side of Hong Kong island, local media reported.

Police declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.

(Reporting By Donny Kwowk and Anne Marie Roantree; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)


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